A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2724167 Details
Epoch: 126 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2725567 epoch_slot_no: 3967 block_no: 2724039 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2014 time: 2019-06-16 19:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x283ebceb38e08b8735d7cd46b28aed00d3f7704d2e8b593a65a5ebf69505d1e8Block Operator
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